SOA Software Selected as “Next Big Thing” at Enterprise 2006

Company Recognized as Balancing Technical Excellence with Strong Business Performance

LOS ANGELES, Calif.—October 9, 2006 — SOA Software, the leading provider of comprehensive SOA and Web services management, security, mediation and run-time governance solutions, today announced it was selected as one of five companies for the “Next Big Thing” session at the prestigious Enterprise 2006 conference sponsored by the Sand Hill Group.

Held from October 8 through October 10 at Pebble Beach’s Inn at Spanish Bay, this conference brings together CEOs and leaders from diverse segments to candidly share ideas, express opinions and debate strategic issues of common interest. The conference includes the top 200 leaders in the enterprise and technology markets, and attendance is coveted. This year, selected companies will deliver a presentation to Elite CIOs.

“Increasingly, Global 1000 organizations are adopting enterprise-class products from our company that, when combined, create the only complete SOA infrastructure solution available on the market today,” said Paul Gigg, president and chief executive officer of SOA Software. “We are honored that the Sand Hill Group has recognized the progress we are making and this designation further validates our company’s strategy and growing position in the enterprise computing market.”

“The ‘Next Big Thing’ honor is designed to recognize companies that are building businesses capable of growing and thriving in today’s Enterprise 2.0 economy. SOA Software is well on its way to accelerating SOA adoption, said MR Rangaswami, co-founder of the Sand Hill Group. “SOA Software is a company that offers solutions that will truly help companies answer their business challenges.”